How many people have failed (especially ex Air Force/ATSA's) because they missed out a word here and there, but had the right answer? All at the expense of how long it takes to mark papers that have been written in your own words.
Spot on!
I was an ex-ATSA, binned during Radar skills, I failed a written exam. I passed my verbals no problem, thus proving I understood the theory. But like your mum says, I would make a bad actor.
I was told I would never make it as a controller as I couldn't 'Reproduce information accurately'
Fortunately I found a unit that was prepared to take me on as a trainee ATCO.
I have been valid for a number of years.
I believe Radar skills is no longer assessed.......great!
Still had i not been accepted to the college at all, I would have to have funded the training I did get. So musn't grumble as they say......................plus I have just read the Student pay thread.
